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Why are aerodynamic drag coefficients of Formula One race cars typically much greater than for ordinary automobiles?

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Aerodynamic drag coefficient is considered as dimensionless quantity which is used to compute resistance or drag of an object in an aerodynamic or fluid environment. It is related with a specific surface area.
Formula One race cars were mainly designed to attain high top speeds and the key objective was to reduce the air drag. Although at top speeds, car develops a lift force that affects the stability of car.
Thus aerodynamic drag coefficients helps in minimizing drag, wind noise, and eliminating unnecessary lift forces at top speeds. Air is considered as fluid in this environment.
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